Welcome to 5 O’Clock Reflections, a daily blog by Hemant Rustogi as he explores lessons learned in life, business, and his quest for wisdom. Each month Hemant invites a person who intrigues him, to join him for a 5 pm interview to share their insights over their favorite cocktail. You can learn more here.

Some Days……….

There are some days that need to be put to bed, like they never happened. Everything that can possibly go wrong, does. From the crack of dawn till the time the head hits the pillow, it’s chaos in motion. The ‘chakras’ don’t align, and the stars … [Continue reading]

Better Left Unsaid

Talking about our deepest secrets and insecurities can be cathartic and help in the healing process. I was recently reminded by my beautiful daughter, that somethings are better left unsaid. “I think somethings that are very personal should be … [Continue reading]

The Final Score

Is the process more important than the outcome? Does the final score determine what’s right, or fair, or indicative of hard someone tries to win? Do we chase dollars at the expense of compromising our values? Do we let final outcomes define our … [Continue reading]

Words of Wisdom

When you become comfortable with uncertainty, infinite possibilities open up in your life. — Eckhart Tolle … [Continue reading]